Day 18 of the #jan30in30 Challenge - Devotion III

Devotion III, 8" X 8" fluid acrylic by April M Rimpo

The line work is an important element in this series. I want the lines to form an interesting pattern on their own while tying together the other elements of the painting.  When the four paintings are compiled into a quadriptych these lines need to work together, so I spent some time designing them.

Since I am working in fluid acrylics you can't apply them then take them off and put them somewhere else.  I took a clear sheet of acetate and placed it over the paintings and tried out some different line patterns.  Since acetate is slick I could just wipe off what did not work until I was happy with the design. If you paint with transparent pigments and you don't own any clear acetate I highly encourage you get some. You can get these at a variety of sources, I believe I got mine from Cheap Joe's Art Stuff (Team Plastics Polyester Film). They are available in a variety of sizes.  I bought the largest size, 20" X 25" so they would cover a large area at once.

Thanks to Leslie Saeta for sponsoring the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. Follow the link to see all the paintings created as part of this challenge.  It has certainly gotten my creating juices flowing.  #jan30in30

Day 17 of the #jan30in30 Challenge - Devotion II

Devotion II, 8" X 8" fluid acrylic by April M Rimpo

Yesterday I promised to reveal the meanings related to the chakra associated with violet. This chakra is stimulated in "the third eye" which is the center of the forehead.  I found various meanings, including clairvoyance, psychic senses, selflessness, and devotion.

Rather than sharing more of my thinking, I'd like to hear what you see and feel when looking at this painting.

Thanks to Leslie Saeta for sponsoring the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. Follow the link to see all the paintings created as part of this challenge.  It has certainly gotten my creating juices flowing.  #jan30in30

Day 16 of the #jan30in30 Challenge - Devotion I

Devotion I, 8" X 8" fluid acrylic by April M Rimpo

Ah, those calming colors are back with an emphasis on violet in this new Devotion series. These cool colors make me think of the atmosphere around the earth and I start to see stars.  As I was painting I thought a lot about that and I suspect some of that is communicated in the finished painting.

I had some fun researching the color violet and found these interesting ideas on the Empower Yourself with Color Psychology site about violet and purple

• Violet "stimulates the imagination and inspires high ideals"
• "It is an introspective color that allows us to get in touch with our deeper thoughts"
• As a blend of red and blue, purple and violet "contain the energy and strength of red with the spirituality and integrity of blue. This is the union of body and soul creating a balance between our physical and our spiritual energies."
• "Purple or violet assists those who seek the meaning of life and spiritual fulfillment - it expands our awareness, connecting us to a higher consciousness. For this reason it is associated with transformation of the soul"

Tomorrow I'll reveal the meanings related to the chakra associated with violet. It turns out the Kadinsky source I was using was silent on the colors violet and purple.

Thanks to Leslie Saeta for sponsoring the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. Follow the link to see all the paintings created as part of this challenge.  It has certainly gotten my creating juices flowing.  #jan30in30